Injection Molding Engineering

Kamal Anand

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EXECUTIVE PROFILE: VP / GM / DIRECTOR / COUNTRY MANAGER

FULL P&L EXPERIENCE MULTI-LOCATION GLOBAL OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT MULTI-INDUSTRY BACKGROUND

Area of Expertise: International Government Relations & Negotiations; Strong Government Network Leadership Foundations: Supervising Management Direct-Reports & Administering Large Budgets

Operations Executive with an extensive background in directing all functional areas and activities within a single location as well as multi-operations, multi-unit management. Deep understanding of the business development lifecycle, including the core sales processes (presentations-negotiations-closing) as well as M&A due diligence and integration contributions. Excel in exerting full decision-making authority while maintaining an employee-empowerment leadership philosophy and approach.

International Business Development Mergers & Acquisitions Business Development Procurement Long- & Short-Term Strategic Planning Budgeting & Finance Logistics & Transportation Management Project Planning & Management Negotiation of Union Agreements Boots-on-the-Ground Leadership

Recent Performance Highlights:

Challenge: Fresh approach to customer relationship building, negotiations, and business development.

Result: $29M Gain in Annual Operating Revenues.

Challenge: Reverse several years of missed goals in EMS that led to negative cost and compliance outcomes.

Result: Dramatic Improvements in 3 Key

EMS Criteria.

Professional Experience

TechnipFMC Houston, TX

Global Director Procurement & Execution Aug 2017 – Present

Collaborated with global leaders to develop and setup Centers of Excellence (COE) for manufacturing in Europe, Asia and Brazil realizing 35% cost savings for the Enterprise.

Responsible for planning, procurement and execution of capital projects in the range of $100M- $1B, from FEED through detailed engineering to construction and start-up utilizing global project execution work processes.

In collaboration with CAPEX Procurement, prepare and issue Request for Proposals for third party engineering, procurement, IT, MRO, Maintenance and construction contracts.

Manage material planning and logistics initiatives for legacy products, new product launches and engineering changes.

Ensure the execution of direct and indirect procurement strategies across the firm to ensure consistent and high-quality value delivery.

Make decision about resource allocation (people and financial) within scope of responsibility.

Define RFQ activities and direct structural sourcing team to conduct negotiations with suppliers

Capacity and Demand planning throughout global manufacturing hubs.

Manage recruiting, training and supervising a team of Global Category Managers who are responsible for day-to-day category management activities.

Oversee the development and execution of sourcing strategies across all categories within span of control including targets, timelines and resource plans.

Responsible for ensuring procurement related processes and systems are reflective of business needs and are performing effectively and efficiently.

Build market intelligence capabilities within the category management team on key markets, suppliers and solutions to support strategy development purposes.

Monitors industry trends, best practices, and regulatory issues as they relate to specific area(s) of responsibility and shares learnings, as appropriate, with direct reports and peers.

Liaise with procurement peers to provide a coordinated approach facilitating the maximum benefits to the business.

Responsible for negotiating Master Service Agreements and Multiple global contracts.

Assist global business units with proposals and bids.

Negotiate multinational MSA’s commercial terms and contracts.

Responsible for P&L for Global Key Account.

Build and Maintain relationships with internal and external customers and influencers at different levels.

Produces appropriate sales forecasts and Changes in Market Environment.

FMC Technologies

Sr Global Manager Procurement and Strategy June 2015 – Aug 2017

Realized $25M in savings by standardizing requirements across multiple customers.

Implement best practices in procurement and supplier management to support commercial and operational objectives and realized a cost saving of 15% on major projects.

Plan, manage and coordinate multiple tenders and quotes of up to $500M plus global projects.

Develop strategic global sourcing plans and vendor selection plans for Services, Maintenance etc.

Negotiate terms and conditions with key global and regional suppliers for the more complex, strategic and high dollar contracts to ensure optimum price competitiveness and service levels are maintained.

Engage suppliers during development and ensure that it is incorporated for manufacturable, cost effective designs.

Define and develop operational excellence initiatives from tender through delivery scope of the product.

Lead a multi-disciplinary project team in a matrix organization to achieve successful project execution focused on Safety, Quality, On Time Delivery, Financial Performance and Risk Management.

Responsible for global demand and capacity planning and leveling.

Key liaison experience in client facing role with an understanding of technical aspects of oil and gas.

Work with global teams and do demand forecast and vendor capacities.

Update procurement strategies based on changing market conditions.

Identify and evaluate potential future suppliers globally for engineering and manufacturing capabilities, quality of work and capacity levels.

Responsible for quarterly executive business reviews of strategic sourcing plan that defines, among other things, product roadmaps, supplier capabilities and annual / quarterly strategic business objectives.

Manage overall supplier relationships including supplier performance, capability development, cost and quality improvements.

Sr. Manager Procurement North American and Africa Sept 2013 – June 2015

Achieved company 20% savings on operational expenses by streamlining operations in Africa.

Responsible for the management of all purchasing including inventory and non-inventory parts, manufacturing tooling and consumables.

Monitor and expedite shipments globally to ensure that goods come in on schedule for manufacturing need driven by customer requirements.

Evaluate supplier quotes, offerings, and on time delivery to determine the most desirable suppliers.

Direct initiatives to locate new vendors, analyze the material market and become familiar with a variety of purchasing concepts, practices, and procedures.

Direct and coordinate all production planning and shop order scheduling and act as materials manager, taking ownership of all aspects of material control including receiving, issuing and warehousing of materials and inventory.

Create the production backlog that dictates machining priorities, forecasts assembly capacity, plans weekly shipment scheduling and coordinates with scheduled visits from external quality inspectors to meet contract requirements.

Craft, execute and direct negotiation strategies that close deals with optimal terms that support the sales personnel in providing lowest cost/highest value to our customers.

Identify process improvement initiatives within the purchasing environment and facilitate training.

Maintain measurable results and track metrics to ensure success.

Category Engineer/Manager May 2011 – July 2013

Achieved 20% cost savings by standardizing equipment for multiple customers.

Handling Engineering change requests (ECR’s). Implement and manage the variation orders.

Define project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management, and develop full-scale project plans and associated communication documents

Establish a realistic project schedule and manage the schedule to ensure timely completion of project milestones and final delivery.

Develop and Maintain Global Vendor and supplier network.

Coordinate as appropriate with global supply chain, purchasing, manufacturing and other engineering personnel to develop the information required to complete assigned engineering projects.

Provide technical assistance for problems, evaluate alternative procedures and standards, and make recommendations concerning the same.

Responsible for technical oversight for supplier process development and supplier process capability analysis.

The Subsea Company LLC. Houston, TX Dec 2008 – April 2011

Project Engineering Lead – Plastics

Realized cost savings of >$8M in subsea projects by using composite fiber to replace steel structures.

Involved in business justification, design, manufacture, testing, and release of new products.

Regularly interfaced with customers to outline clear requirements and expectations.

Continuously worked with R&D lab to ensure successful execution and completion of all testing.

Involved in sustaining engineering, supporting daily manufacturing issues, improving existing designs, and reforming processes both in-house and with vendors.

Perform Design Modifications and prepare product Specification Documentation.

Direct and manage project development from beginning to end for BOP components, Riser Clamps, Thrust Clamps, Thrust Collars, MUX Clamps, and Data loggers, Signature Tester, Pilot Regulators & Pilot Accumulators and ROV Panels.

Coordinate with the different disciplines (Sales, Management, Manufacturing & Quality) to ensure proper integration of system design

Building prototype parts, creating drawings, layouts and 3-D models.

Perform product testing, conformance testing and FAT.

Perform Mechanical testing, part analysis and mechanical calculations and investigate equipment failures and Formulate F.E.A. requests & reports.

Develop offshore operation procedures, estimate project cost, and prepare schedules. Ensures design consistency and product quality.

Commercial Tool Group, Comstock Park, MI. April 2004 – Dec 2008

Project Engineer Injection Molding.

Supervision of Product Design, Tool design, Fixture design and Tool build from concept to product.

Worked on Auto Interiors, Exterior products.

Responsible for Material Management and Generating BOM’S.

Mentor and lead lower classification engineers and designers in design guidance, project documentation, adherence to established drawing and performance standards.

Coordinate as appropriate with suppliers, purchasing, manufacturing, and other engineering personnel to develop the information required to complete assigned engineering projects.

Managing International Projects and communication with offshore vendors and clients.

Implementing QS9000, TS 16949 and ISO 9000 quality standards and procedures, Implementing DMIAC and FMEA and other Six Sigma methods.

Maintaining engineering data base and coordinating, and enforcing project, operational, and personal policies and procedures.

Part design and Product development by Defining problem assumptions, boundary conditions, and design requirements from concept to detail design including analysis and GD&T.

Designed parts, Molds and Tools for Delphi, Honda, Suzuki, and Samsung from concept to product.

Worked in the Injection Molding Shop having machines ranging from 50Tons to 1000Tons.

Conducting Feasibility studies and DFM studies and Engineering analysis for new part designs.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, USA 2002-2004

Research Assistant Plastics Injection Molding, Tutor (Pro E)

Nikita Industries, India. 1998-2002

Lead Engineer – Tooling and Molding

Tractor and Farm Equipment, India. 1996-1998

Engineer – Injection Molding

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

Applications Customization: CATIA Pro E UG NX Team Center I Two Ansys SAP

Software Applications: MS Project MS Visio MS Office SharePoint

EDUCATION

Diploma in Injection Molding and Tool Engineering, NTTF India - 1996

BS Mechanical Engineering, Madras University, India - 2002

MS Industrial and Manufacturing, Western Michigan University, MI USA - 2004

EMBA Business Strategy and Leadership, Grand Valley State University, MI USA - 2007

TRAININGS and Certifications

Early Leadership Program

Project Management Professional (PMP) CATIA UG NX Solid works

Strategic Planning

Six Sigma Lean

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